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by Bliss
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Silver enamel guilloche hinged box - Kokoshnik import mark
Replies: 9
Views: 5322

My apologies, I just wasn't certain that people with expertise in one set of marks would check posts on other specific forums. (ie. Russian vs. German) What I initally thought to be a Russian piece, may actually be a German export to Russia. Again, my apologies . . . I will remain patient for respon...
by Bliss
Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Silver enamel guilloche hinged box - Kokoshnik import mark
Replies: 9
Views: 5322

Qrt.S - Of course, your right . . . damage to the enamel could have happened through repeated drops, just figured there would also be more substantial dings or dents in the actual metal. I did discover an additional hint after a light polish. I found a "13" on the lip of the lid. I haven't...
by Bliss
Sun Oct 04, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Silver enamel guilloche hinged box - Kokoshnik import mark
Replies: 9
Views: 5322

It is an interesting piece. . . I have not found anything like it in my searches thus far. I also can't help but wonder why it is so worn, there do not appear to be any dents or dings, it almost seems as if someone was intentionally removing the enamel. If only these old items could speak. Qrt.S, I ...
by Bliss
Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Silver enamel guilloche hinged box - Kokoshnik import mark
Replies: 9
Views: 5322

Silver enamel guilloche hinged box - more photos

Very interesting. Thank you so much for taking time to respond. I had a feeling the hand painted design wasn't Russian as I could not locate other examples. It looks more like German Bavarian or limoges to me. I thought I saw a half moon, but the crown I couldn't make out. Very helpful info., should...
by Bliss
Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: German Silver
Topic: Silver enamel guilloche hinged box - Kokoshnik import mark
Replies: 9
Views: 5322

Silver enamel guilloche hinged box - Kokoshnik import mark

Here's what I have discovered thus far thanks to your website and other sources: Measurements: Diamter 2 3/4"; Weight 3.2 oz. It is a silver enamel guilloche hinged box, with hand painted floral motif which reminds me of limoges. (I had never heard of guilloche before) The bottom mark is likely...

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